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Chóra, Greece
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,454
Population
327/sq mi density
935 ft
Elevation
285 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,196 median income, unemployment
Chóra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0511°N, 21.7169°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 115 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 32 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 22 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 100 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 132 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 326 | 6 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1633 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1402 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
Chóra has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.3").